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New Center at the University of Washington Will Conduct Research on Women’s, Adolescents’ and Children’s Health

The University of Washington recently launched it Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children. The center will be directed by Grace John-Stewart, a professor of epidemiology, pediatrics, and global health. She states that “using an integrated life-cycle approach has potential to identify effective strategies to improve health for all three groups.”

Dr. John-Stewart completed her medical training at the University of Michigan. She holds a master of public health degree and a Ph.D. in epidemiology from the University of Washington.

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